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Novo Nordisk Trial Shows Promising Weight Loss Results for Children Aged 6-12
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By كل العرب
First reported by Panet · 9 hours ago
What happened
Novo Nordisk's preliminary trial results show 40% of children aged 6-12 treated with semaglutide were no longer obese after 68 weeks. The drug is not yet approved for this age group, but its use is increasing, prompting further safety and efficacy studies.
- 01Semaglutide trial shows 40% of children aged 6-12 no longer obese.
- 02Drug is not approved for children under 12, but prescriptions are rising.
- 03Safety profile consistent with adults; no new concerns found.
- 04Study included lifestyle changes alongside medication.
- 05US study shows a 310-fold increase in prescriptions for 8-11 year olds.
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